Mar 2026
Brand New 80-Bed Care Home Under Construction in Melksham
A brand new, purpose-built care home is currently under construction in Melksham, bringing much-needed specialist dementia care and nursing care for older people to the local community. The state-of-the-art home is set to open its doors in January 2027.
Designed to deliver exceptional dementia and nursing care, the new home will offer 80 luxury ensuite bedrooms, three couple suites, and a wide range of premium facilities to support residents’ comfort, wellbeing, and independence.
Facilities include private dining areas for family celebrations, a cinema room, gym, activities room, Sonos sound system throughout, hair salon and wellness spa—creating a vibrant and engaging environment. The home will also feature a dedicated family suite, providing comfortable overnight accommodation for relatives who need to stay close without the added stress of travel and hotel arrangements. In addition, innovative circadian lighting and acoustic monitoring will support residents’ wellbeing, complementing OSJCT’s commitment to person‑centred care delivered by an expert team.
The addition of 80 new beds will help address the growing demand for specialist dementia care and intermediate care services in Wiltshire, while also providing opportunities for day care for older people and short-term respite stays.
Louise Axtell, Director at OSJCT, said:
“It is exciting to see our new home coming to life, and I am looking forward to welcoming the local community to our open day. A brand-new care home in the area will bring much needed dementia and nursing beds to Wiltshire.
Our home benefits from a number of enhanced features to aid our person-centred care, and we look forward to welcoming our first residents and their loved ones in January.”
As a not-for-profit charity, OSJCT reinvests all surplus funds directly back into its services, ensuring residents continue to benefit from high-quality facilities and compassionate care.
Further updates, including details of the community open day, will be announced closer to completion.